DosmoRN

DosmoRN

SCI and Traumatic Brain Injury

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  1. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    DosmoRN replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    Your professor could have gone on to explain to you that there are reasons for the dress code beyond just "optics". But you might have considered that too elementary, if not insulting. But remember,...

  2. Mocked by teacher in post conference.

    DosmoRN replied to dmena14's topic in General Students

    I went to nursing school ages ago and am now retired. But some things seem not to change. My class was told from the beginning that half of us would not make it. They were precisely correct. Some...

  3. When a Mom Miscarries

    DosmoRN replied to CountryMomma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I so agree with SionainnRN. I wish there was a list of things to say that WOULD be helpful for healthcare workers to say in a situation like yours, CountryMomma. I don't believe anyone meant to be...

  4. I failed my patient and lost my temper. What now?

    DosmoRN replied to SeattleJess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Missingyou, I know this thread is for students, but as a nurse of many years, I felt perhaps my perspective could help. I imagine you were told that working as a CNA would teach you alot about...

  5. Becoming a CNA before starting school.

    DosmoRN replied to bear94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Working as a CNA prepares you for one important aspect of nursing that should not be overlooked! It involves supervising and teaching those for whom you are responsible (since they work under your...

  6. Becoming a CNA before starting school.

    DosmoRN replied to bear94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Heathermaizy, What people think of you now or after you become an R.N., is a totally invalid reason to work as a CNA. You think you know what nursing school and being a nurse is about, because you did...

  7. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    DosmoRN replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree Saysfaa. that "liberals dominate education and the media which results in slogans and catch phrases from liberals and explanations from conservatives." Few Liberals, when they ask your...

  8. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    DosmoRN replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Toomuchbaloney. Sorry. I misused the word "blog". I meant "thread". The original message was about having a " "conservative nurse forum" What if the "conservative" isn't interested in explaining their...

  9. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    DosmoRN replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree, I'd rather just do my job when I'm at work. I don't discuss politics at work because it just doesn't help teamwork as a rule. I don't mind debate when I'm on my own

  10. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    DosmoRN replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    d'cm. If I had time and space I would talk about the "general welfare of the People". I guess you have already decided that the ACA meets that requirement (and probably other things as well). I...

  11. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    DosmoRN replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Otessa, I agree. I never have joined the ANA for the same reason (and I was a nurse for MANY years) Funny, how normally well mannered people, even nurses, don't mind disparaging (a polite word)...

  12. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    DosmoRN replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    tralalaRN You are an example of why some may feel they want a "conservative blog"! We don't need to hear liberal-speak again....and again...and again. We have heard it all already. And it usually...

  13. Addressing patients by their first name...

    DosmoRN replied to tytkhat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it is a mistake to call mature patients by their first name. It's also a mistake to assume they don't mind (they may be just too polite to object.) I remember my mother, at 88yrs old,...

  14. Addressing patients by their first name...

    DosmoRN replied to tytkhat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Terms such as "Miss Jane" and "Mr. Bob" are very common in the South, as well. Although, this is uncommonly used on first meeting. I've never known a patient who reacted negatively to that, as it's...

  15. A difficult initiation to nursing in tornado affected area

    DosmoRN replied to angie2927's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It probably was ONE of the hardest nights of your career. It's a good way to begin, because now you know you CAN rise to the occasion when there is a disaster or things out of control in the hospital,...

  16. Why would nurses voluntarily sign up at for profit schools?

    DosmoRN replied to RNdynamic's topic in School, College Programs

    The commuter says: " Another goal of a for-profit school is to generate profits. It is the profit margin that enables these schools to stay in business and keep shareholders appeased." Of course,...

  17. Why would nurses voluntarily sign up at for profit schools?

    DosmoRN replied to RNdynamic's topic in School, College Programs

    My opinion may not count for much, because I've been out of school for a very long time. Sounds to me like the for-profit schools are more interested in producing competent nurses. A university will...

  18. Not all nurses wear scrubs

    DosmoRN replied to rosen60's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I wouldn't take offense at these questions, if I were you. I wouldn't consider them "negativity" so much as simple ignorance. Many people still picture nuses as young women in white, tending to some...

  19. How do you console or give encouragement to someone that is very sick?

    DosmoRN replied to nurse3131's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I do not know much about "therapeutic communication" either. But I have had the experience of having bilateral mastectomies, chemo, radiation etc. I've also been sought out by a friend and family...

  20. Today a patient asked, "Do you know Jesus?"

    DosmoRN replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a nurse, it is not your place to judge a patient's religion. If this is an emotional issue for you or if he reminds you of past experiences that make you angry, don't discuss it. You can say you're...

  21. TEACHERS>>>UMPH>>I"M DONE

    DosmoRN replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Wow! What does this gem of a teacher TEACH? Is he a professional? If he teaches something beside nursing ( Mud-wrestling 101, comes to mind) maybe this behavior seems appropriate to him. Otherwise, I...

  22. Laptop vs Paper

    DosmoRN replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    Episteme must be about my age, since recording lecrtures on a small cassette recorder was about as high-tech as anybody could get. I learned to be a fast notetaker and printed everything as I would in...

  23. False Facebook Health Messages

    DosmoRN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    My dentist told me once about studies indicating that coconut oil might inhibit cavities if swished around in the mouth for twenty minutes. He didn't suggest I DO it, but I decided it would be...

  24. False Facebook Health Messages

    DosmoRN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I have a few friends who, occasionally, forward these weird claims to me.( As if I don't already see a lot of them on the internet) I usually respond by giving them a short lecture on research...

  25. Didnt attemp CPR to a rigor mortis patient

    DosmoRN replied to Nar09's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what kind of investigation is taking place. But surely this care-giver will not be in serious trouble. I don't see how she would be in danger of losing either her job or her license. As...